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Travel BlogThamdanda and Surke: The Road Head for Everest Base Camp by RoadThamdanda is the road head where our Everest Base Camp trek by road starts and ends on foot. How to get there from Phaplu and what the first walk to Paiya is like.
Travel BlogMera Peak Climbing Itinerary 2027: 14 Days, Day by DayMera Peak in 14 days, night by night. The Hinku valley, a full rest day at Khare, Mera High Camp at 5,780 m, summit day, 2027 prices and the best months.
Travel BlogDhukpa: Langtang Ganja La Village Guide (2027)Dhukpa is the 4,040 m tent camp on day 8 of our 12-day Langtang Ganja La Pass trek, after Keldang and before the 1,440 m drop to Tarkeghyang. Route, camping, permits, 2027 prices and what I could not confirm.
Travel BlogKakani: The Hill Above Kathmandu with Ganesh Himal and Langtang ViewsKakani is a cool hill village at about 2,030 m on the north-west rim of the Kathmandu Valley, with Ganesh Himal and Langtang views. Here is what it is like and how to visit.
Travel BlogBhairahawa (Siddharthanagar): The Airport Town for Lumbini, and What to ExpectBhairahawa, officially Siddharthanagar, is the border town with the airport for Lumbini. Here is where it is, how you get there from Kathmandu and how it fits our Lumbini tours.
Travel BlogChheplung: The Village Below Lukla Where the Everest Trails MeetChheplung is the small village below Lukla where the walk-in route from the lower Solu valleys joins the Everest trail. Here is what it is like and who stops there.
Travel BlogChhusang: The Upper Mustang Village Where the Kali Gandaki BendsChhusang is the village on the Kali Gandaki where Upper Mustang starts to look like Tibet. Here is where it sits, what you see, the permit and when to walk it.
Travel BlogMuktinath by Flight, Jeep or Helicopter: Which Trip to Book and What Each CostsThree ways to reach Muktinath at about 3,800 m: a 5-day flight tour, a 6-day jeep tour and a helicopter day from Pokhara. Prices, days, height, weather risk and best months.
Travel BlogNunthala on the Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trail: The Night After the Lamjura LaNunthala is the night stop after the Lamjura La on the old Jiri walk to Everest. 2,194 m, about 5 to 6 hours from Junbesi, and the Khari La climb the next morning. Here is what the day is.